Oh dear Suzanne! Not that it will help at this point but you will only need one. I’ll pop two into the mail right away and hope they arrive in short order! You can always add it later and just make sure its really secure.

John, the one question that you have not answered is………are we to start the outline?

Nancy, what a shame! I’m sorry I haven’t any kits left, I used every scrap of gold I ordered. You can kit your own using the supplies/materials list on the Course page.

Karen, all the running stitches are instead of stopping and starting and having ends that may come loose. I’m not a beader so I have little experience in how secure the thread is – so just over compensating. You will only need one 3mm crystal so you should be fine.

Yes, Rebecca, the Crystals are only attached at the tip of the bracelet. They may get in the way while stitching so I covered them with tissue and basted it down. I also did the same with the clasp.

HI, Rand. I registered early for the Sashiko virtual lecture and am glad to have gotten in. I printed off the description from the initial listing with the course description and other information, but my computer had a glitch printing the resource list toward the end. Now that the class is closed, that original description does not show up.…[Read more]

Stephanie, if you leave the clasp off it will be harder to sew it on through the embroidery. However, you may be able to secure the stitches to the threads on the back of the bracelet after the embroidery is done and before you glue on the backing. The glue will also help to secure the threads that hold the clasp on.